Newcastle Poetry Prize – Entries now Open

The Hunter Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce entries are now open for Australia’s most significant literary award — the Newcastle Poetry Prize. For over 30 years, the Newcastle Poetry Prize has championed Australian poets and their craft. With a generous prize pool sponsored by the University of Newcastle and a first prize of $15,000,…

Arts Upper Hunter excited to a part of NAIDOC Celebrations throughout the month of July 2023.

Singleton will be holding their NAIDOC celebrations on Wednesday, July 5th at the Singleton Showground from 10:00AM -2:00PM. AUH project officers and our Aboriginal Arts Officer, Richie Lawton will be in attendance providing Aboriginal inspired creative activities for the family fun day.  Details visit Facebook. On Sunday, July 30th Gomeroi artist Jakeob Watson will be…

PAD Sunset Sessions With Allen and Friends

An eclectic mix of soulful blues, jazz and folk (and a sprinkle of world music) a variety hour of acoustic music. 3 performers from different cultural and musical backgrounds – Adeline Peyer will bring her French culture with some traditional songs and Serge Gainsbourg. Miriam Prendeville will her love of heart rending ballads and Allen…